Maintenance Manager (Live-In)

JP Management LLC•Hackensack, NJ

7d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

JP Management is seeking a highly organized, hands-on live-in maintenance professional for an apartment property in Hackensack, New Jersey. This field-based working role combines performing skilled maintenance and apartment-turn work with coordinating renovations, vendors, inventory, and completion timelines. The role is not supervisory-only; the employee is expected to carry out maintenance work daily while helping ensure apartments are completed on time and ready for occupancy. The position also supports inspections and leasing schedules, work orders and general maintenance, snow and landscaping operations, fleet and equipment upkeep, and waste and dumpster management. The salary range is $70,000–$80,000 base. JP Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Prior multifamily maintenance experience.
Strong hands-on electrical and plumbing skills.
Experience managing apartment turns and renovations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
Mechanical aptitude involving vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Valid driver’s license.
Must have own tools.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform apartment-turn work, including minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs, plumbing repairs, fixture and appliance installation, door hardware adjustment, drywall repair, patching, caulking, punch-list work, and light cleaning as needed.
Inspect vacated apartments, determine the scope of work, and develop and execute detailed punch lists.
Coordinate and oversee contractors performing larger renovation work; inspect progress and identify potential change orders.
Order, receive, log, store, and maintain organized inventories of renovation and unit-turn materials.
Schedule painters, flooring vendors, and cleaners as needed.
Conduct final inspections and ensure apartments meet quality standards and are completed on time and rent-ready.
Perform pre-move and post-move inspections and coordinate with property management to maintain vacancy timelines and meet leasing turnover deadlines.
Assist with work orders and general maintenance issues, particularly after mid-month when unit turns are complete, and support the maintenance team during peak periods.
Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and service.
Coordinate and assist with snow removal, including assisting during storms and installing or removing plows and salt spreaders on trucks.
Maintain and service snow blowers and related equipment, and manage snow-removal inventory such as salt, calcium, and fuel.
Oversee landscaping equipment and supplies.
Maintain and service property trucks, prepare vehicles for seasonal use, and keep equipment and storage areas organized.
Monitor renovation, turn, and CapEx dumpsters and coordinate swaps as needed.
Inspect and monitor city trash pickup, maintain professional relationships with city officials, serve as the point of contact for trash-related issues, and maintain garbage-related materials inventory.